Weather

Definition of Tornado or Weather Watch

Weather conditions are right for a tornado/weather to develop. Nothing has been sighted.

Definition of Tornado or Very Destructive Winds Warning

A confirmed tornado sighting or a minimum of 75 mph winds.

Directions

This building is located in Olmsted County.

• The weather radios at University Square are located in 109 M-Gear, 110 Admissions, 341 Chancellor’s Office, 394 IT Master Control and 423 Lab Prep area. The weather radio at Broadway Hall is located in 400 Reception area. These radios will start beeping during a weather alert. Turn the radio to broadcast and listen to the report.
• Report of a watch: Turn down the sound and monitor the radio until the National Weather Service dismisses the watch.
• Report of Tornado/destructive winds warning: Listen to the report. If the warning includes Olmsted County, all occupants should go to the designated Tornado Shelter during a warning and remain there until the National Weather Services dismisses the warning. Each classroom and office suite has a map indicating with a BLUE line, the designated route that leads to appropriate shelter during a tornado/destructive winds warning.

The safest place, during bad weather, is the basement, tunnel or inner hallway on the lowest floor of a building, away from entrances/window. Avoid large areas with poorly supported roofs. If caught outside lay down flat in nearest depression, ditch or ravine.

Spreading the Word to Building Occupants

During Normal Business Hours

Tornado sirens should be audible in certain areas of the building. Staff in offices with weather alert radios will come around and alert occupants to weather status and if/when to seek shelter. Members of the Safety/Security Committee (if on campus) should assist in alerting building occupants and the evacuation procedure.

During Evenings and Weekends

Tornado sirens should be audible in certain areas of the building. Staff in offices with weather alert radios will come around and alert occupants to weather status and if/when to seek shelter. All faculty and staff on duty should assist in alerting building occupants and the evacuation procedure.

NEVER ENDANGER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

1st, 3rd, 4th Floors University Square, 111 S. Broadway – Rochester, MN 55904
4th Floor Broadway Hall, 102 S. Broadway – Rochester, MN 55904
Lower Level, 1st through 8th Floors, 318 Commons, 318 First Avenue SW – Rochester, MN 55902